Today’s Stormy Weather – October 24

Oct 24, 2017 @ 12:05

We knew it was coming – you know that blustery, rain turning to snow… icky weather.  So hard to believe after the beautiful weekend. Winds have been gusting, a gust of 61.1km/h was recorded at 4:21 this morning in the Mission. Environment Canada recorded gusts of 62km/h, at 4 and 6 a.m. That is a little bit less than the 70km/h gusts that Environment Canada predicted. There was a power outage in the Mission this morning from 4:30ish to 7:30ish. However, it has been a lessor storm for Wawa and immediate area than in spots east of the Soo. There is a power outage at Richard’s Landing and in Awares Township, and Highway 556 has been closed due to flooding.

 

Michipicoten River Village Road	Michipicoten River Village Road

Despite that, the winds have caused damage around town. The flag poles at the Wawa Motor have been knocked down, there is a pole broken on the laneway between Beck and Churchill, and trees down along Michipicoten River Village. You can see garbage cans blown away from the curb, and some yard toys have been reported missing.

 

The largest item that has gone astray is a portable garage that landed in a front yard on Main St. If it is yours, you are asked to come and get it as soon as possible.

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